[He slips into Grégoire’s hand the purse of gold.

Grégoire hesitates a moment, then his hand closes

upon the purse. He thrusts it into his bosom.

Séraphine

Saint Michel!

[De Vardes comes to The Marquise and they speak

together. Grégoire turns to another group of prisoners.

Grégoire

Montfauçon and Guistelles.

Séraphine